6 Things Every Pregnant Mom Should Know About Her Gums
What your pregnancy hormones are doing to your mouth, and the simple daily step that protects your teeth.
Your pregnancy hormones don't stop at your bump. They reach your mouth too.
For up to 3 in 4 moms-to-be, that means gums that swell and bleed, and it builds every week to the third trimester. Few are told why, or what it can lead to.
Here are 6 things to know.
Signs you may notice:
Up to 75% of pregnant women get this. It's called pregnancy gingivitis. Your hormones make your gums overreact to everyday plaque. So they bleed even when you brush well.
Your hormones keep rising until your third trimester. So your gums react a bit more each week. Then there's the sickness. When the brush makes you gag, the back teeth get skipped. And brushing harder only makes sore gums bleed more. None of this is your fault.
More than half your gums inflamed early on. Three quarters by week 36.
You may have heard "gain a child, lose a tooth." A study of nearly 35,000 people backs it up. But it isn't calcium. Your baby doesn't take it from your teeth. It's your gums. They hold your teeth in, and when they swell, teeth can feel loose.
Teeth keep the same minerals all through pregnancy. More milk won't protect them. Healthy gums will.
Gum disease in pregnancy is linked to early birth, low birth weight and preeclampsia. That's why OBs and dentists say to look after your gums while you're pregnant. And it doesn't always clear after the birth. Six weeks on, most moms' gums are still healing.
Brushing, flossing and mouthwash clean the surface. But within hours, plaque bacteria grow back, and your pregnant gums react all over again. That's why nothing seems to last. The answer isn't scrubbing harder. It's changing what grows back, with friendly bacteria that take the space first.
AVIRO Daily Lozenges carry two strains of friendly bacteria, studied in pregnant women. They crowd out the plaque bacteria your gums react to. No new routine. No appointment. It works without a brush, so it keeps working on the sick days. One small thing, just for you.
79% vs 37% had no gum inflammation by the birth.
Meet AVIRO Daily Lozenges
A mint-flavored lozenge with two strains of friendly bacteria and zinc for fresh breath. Sugar-free. Let one melt in the morning and one at night.
Your hormones make your gums overreact to everyday plaque.
Two lozenges a day crowd out the plaque bacteria your gums react to.
Less to react to means less swelling and bleeding, and gums that hold your teeth firm.
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How it compares
| Feature | AVIRO | Flossing / Mouthwash | Waiting for the birth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changes which bacteria grow back | yes | no | no |
| Keeps working between brushes | yes | no | yes |
| Works on the days you can't brush | yes | no | no |
| Gentle on sore gums | yes | no | yes |
| Calmer gums before the birth | yes | no | no |
What the experts say
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says caring for your mouth is safe at every stage of pregnancy, and that putting it off can lead to bigger problems.
Up to 75% of pregnant women get pregnancy gingivitis (ACOG; American Dental Association).
Questions people ask first
Yes. The strains were studied in pregnant women from the third trimester to the birth, with no side effects from the lozenges.
Yes. One of the strains is given straight to newborns.
Fresher breath from day 1. Less bleeding in about 2 weeks.
Yes, keep both. This is the daily step in between.
That's when it helps most. It works without a brush.
Two a day: one after brushing in the morning and one at night. Let it melt slowly, and don’t chew it.
No. It’s a smooth lozenge with a fresh mint flavour, and it melts over a few minutes.
No. It's sweetened with xylitol and isomalt.
Yes, any time, from your account. If you need any help don't hesitate to contact us.